Snug: meaning, definitions and examples

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snug

 

[ snสŒษก ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

cozy feeling

Snug is used to describe a place or a feeling that is warm, comfortable, and cozy. It is often associated with being protected from the cold or bad weather.

Synonyms

comfortable, cozy, warm

Examples of usage

  • The cabin was small but snug, with a crackling fire in the fireplace.
  • She wrapped herself in a snug blanket and settled in for the night.
  • The cat found a snug spot by the heater and curled up for a nap.
Context #2 | Verb

fit tightly

When used as a verb, snug means to fit tightly or closely. It can refer to clothing or objects that are adjusted to be close-fitting and secure.

Synonyms

fit tightly, secure, tighten

Examples of usage

  • She snugged her backpack onto her shoulders before setting off on the hike.
  • He snugged the blanket around himself to keep out the cold.
  • The gloves were designed to snugly fit the hands for maximum warmth.

Translations

Translations of the word "snug" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aconchegante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gemรผtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะธัˆะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przytulny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ…ๅฟƒๅœฐใฎ่‰ฏใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confortable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acogedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋Š‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtulnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtulnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ้ฆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ notalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acogedor

Etymology

The word 'snug' has its origins in Middle Dutch and Middle Low German, where it meant 'smooth' or 'even'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'comfortable' or 'warm'. In English, 'snug' first appeared in the late 16th century. It has been used to describe a sense of warmth and security ever since.

See also: snuggle, snugly, snugness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,189, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.